Ashburn Village Animal Hospital

Say hello to our newest puppy patient “Lilly”. She’s a very sweet 14 week old puppy and she will grow exponentially in the next few months. Guess what breed she is in the comments below...

Allergic to Your Pet? Learn about Dog and Cat Allergies

It is very common for humans to have pet allergies. Here is an article to help you better understand what exactly makes you allergic to pets.

aafa.org Cat and dog allergens are everywhere. Pet dander is even in homes never occupied by these animals because it is carried on people's clothing.

We apologize for any inconvenience but we will be closed today due to a Spring Blizzard!!! Stay safe and we should be open again tomorrow for normal business hours!

We encourage you to bring in your senior cats every 6 months for a check up. A study showed "apparently healthy" senior cats were found to have hypertension (8%), a heart murmur (11%), high kidney values (29%), high glucose levels (25%), increased thyroid hormone levels (23%), increased protein in urine (27%). The earlier we catch these issues, the better we can help keep your cats healthy!

Katie loves her new cat “Denver”, so much that she loves to take him everywhere. Luckily, he loves the pseudo-convertible experience 😻

Essential Oils and Cats | Pet Poison Helpline

Since diffusers are becoming so popular, make sure you read this to keep your cats healthy and safe.

petpoisonhelpline.com Essential oils are becoming a commodity in our homes, but are they safe to have around pets? Learn about the dangers of essential oil poisoning and their potential toxicity to cats.

15 Cats and Dogs Who Are Having Fun in the Sun

Spring Break dogs and cats enjoying the sun!

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Food Allergies vs. Seasonal Allergies in Dogs | petMD

It is all too common for dogs (and some cats) to have allergies! It is very frustrating when you don't know what they are allergic to! In Northern Virginia, there are many environmental allergens and thankfully, there is a blood test that can identify them. Food allergies are a little more complicated, in which a food trial or a prescription food trial needs to be used as a diagnostic tool. Ask us if you have a pet that may be suffering from allergies and we can help!

petmd.com Since many of the signs and symptoms of allergies in dogs are not unique to either type of allergy, treatment may require a bit of educated trial and error to pinpoint the exact cause of your dog’s allergy. However, here are some general guidelines to help dog owners understand the symptoms and tr...

Why Does My Cat... Hate Water?

vetstreet.com Our veterinary behaviorist reveals why some cats don't like water, which breeds enjoy taking a dip and how to help your cat tolerate water more.

Welcome to March, our Flea and tick Awareness Month! We have different products to help protect your dogs and cats against these critters: Nexgard, Vectra and Seresto for dogs and Bravecto topical for cats. Since Lyme disease can be a nasty outcome of irregular protection, we are offering 10% off the Lyme vaccine to help you get started or to continue with this protection!

See what happens during a dental cleaning...

Take a look into what happens when we clean your pet's teeth!

Say hi to “Murphy”, an 8 week old Sheltie puppy. You can see how tiny he is compared to his dad’s feet!

Grown and Flown

Someone is really enjoying the Olympics!!

When your cat is the biggest Olympics fan in the house.

We have a beautiful, healthy kitty up for adoption: her name is “Callie”, she’s 2 years old, up to date on all her vaccines. She loves to play with her toys, she’s very social and loves to talk to humans. Come and meet her at our hospital!

Lovin Manchester

Anybody with a dog will understand

Happy Valentine’s Day from us at AVAH! Show your pets some extra love today but also protect them from some human dangers (see below)!

FDA opens investigation into ​dog food contaminated by euthanasia drug

This is a very serious claim, so please check if you are feeding your pets any of these foods!

washingtonexaminer.com The Food and Drug Administration has opened an investigation into a range of brands that offer wet dog food.

Pet of the Week: Meet “Wrigley”, soft, cute and smiley 16 week old Aussie Shepard puppy. She even matches our new clinic color palette 🙂

The weather outside may be frightful, but fleas and ticks still find pets delightful. Some winter pest fun facts:
- fleas can persist through winter and are still found on wildlife
- ticks do no typically die in cold weather and they seek warm places to hide, such as homes and kennels, where they can find hosts to feed on (pets and humans)
- for this reason, pets should be on year-round flea and tick prevention
- you can reference resources from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) for more information

Should you vaccinate your dog against Bordetella? Your dog is at risk if:
- they are socializers- they meet dogs on walks, visit pet stores, go to the groomers
- if they go to a boarding facility or doggie daycare
- if they stay for the day or overnight at a vet facility

Dental video

Here we have a video of what to expect when you bring your pet in for a dental cleaning.

Take a look at what happens during your dog's dental cleaning!

February is Pet Dental Health Month! - Ashburn Village Animal Hospital

It's that time of year again! Time to get your pet's teeth cleaned!

ashburnvillageanimalhospital.com In honor of Pet Dental Health Month, Ashburn Village Animal Hospital is offering 20% off pet dental packages during the month of February 2018. Learn more.

How to Calculate Your Dog's Age

The question that everyone asks...how old is their dog in human years?

pets.webmd.com You've heard of "dog years" but do you know what it means? Learn more about dogs and aging, including ways to tell how old your dog could be. WebMD explains.

Pet of the Week: Meet “Denver”, a 6 month old handsome kitten who is the most relaxed in your arms but also loves to play with his mouse toy. He is the newest addition to Katie’s family so we are lucky to see him often!

[01/26/18]   Friday Funfact: puppies and kittens have baby teeth that fall out by the time they are 6 months old!

UNILAD

This is a great story of rescuing a dog from the streets! She’s a thankful dog!!

Steve-O found true love after adopting a stray dog in Peru and won the hearts of millions. This is an amazing story ❤️🙌

Feline Ear Disorders

Did you know white cats with blue eyes are usually deaf? Read here for more feline ear facts...

vet.cornell.edu Most feline ear disorders are readily treatable and will not result in permanent hearing loss. However, some conditions may render a cat partially or totally deaf, especially if they remain unrecognized and untreated. The great majority of feline ear disorders are acquired.

We have recently renovated our hospital and with our fresh, updated look, we are celebrating with a new logo!

11 Diseases You Can Get From Your Pet

Watch out for these 11 diseases you can catch from your pet.

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40 Photos of Dogs Freaking Out In Snow

Here are some great snow pictures!

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"A dog wags its tail with its heart" - Martin Buxbaum

WE ARE STARTING OUR DENTAL MONTH EARLY SINCE IT IS SO POPULAR! 20% OFF DENTAL PACKAGES STARTING NOW!!!

Meet “Rachele”, a beautiful and friendly Border Collie puppy. She has lots of energy and is eager to learn new tricks!

It’s a new year for our new cat boarding condos!!! Jimmy was very comfortable in his condo for 2 weeks!! There is lots of space to roam and climb and a separate bathroom area. We’re the answer to your boarding/vet needs the next time you leave town.

Why Do Cats Knock Things Over? | Why Do Cats Knock Things Off Tables? | petMD | petMD

Why do cats knock things over?!

petmd.com Cats do some weird things, like sleep on our heads and hide in boxes. But why do cats knock things over? Why do cats knock things off tables? We checked with cat behaviorists to find out.

Happy New Year!!! We are closed for today but will be open again tomorrow for normal business hours. We'd like to thank all of our wonderful clients for entrusting their lovable pets in our care. We look forward to seeing you again in 2018!

Swan Couple Has The Sweetest Reunion

This reunion went swimmingly!!!

Watch Swan Couple Has The Sweetest Reunion, an In the Wild video from The Dodo.

Sleepypod

Check out this new cat carrier that is cool for many reasons...

http://sleepypod.com/

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All of us at Ashburn Village Animal Hospital wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We are closed today but will be open again tomorrow.

12 Dogs Who Messed Up the Holiday Card | WOOFipedia, provided by the American Kennel Club

These are some cute Christmas pet photos with some personality!!!

woofipedia.com 12 Dogs Who Messed Up the Holiday Card | Woofipedia.com | Celebrates all dogs, and the people who love them. Our aim is to engage, entertain, and educate.

Watch out for extra holiday goodies!!

Meet “Tucker”, an adorable and very cuddly 5 month old Shih Tzu. He has the best eyelashes! He’s very proud of his e-collar that he needs to wear post-neuter but also will be happy with out it!

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Now this is a great holiday jam! Enjoy 🐶

There weren't enough Christmas songs about dogs, so we fixed it. Tag a dog mom who slays/sleighs.

Why yes, you CAN download the song to blast at your holiday parties > ruv.me/dogmomholidayz